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$152+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — HOU
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:00 am
CAE
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IAH
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 9/26:06 am
IAH
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CAE
1 stop6h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/161:53 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop6h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 9/194:16 pm
IAH
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CAE
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/106:00 am
CAE
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IAH
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Tue 10/135:40 am
IAH
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CAE
1 stop4h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1812:46 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 8/225:00 am
IAH
-
CAE
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:08 pm
CAE
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HOU
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Tue 9/15:20 pm
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:40 am
CAE
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IAH
1 stop3h 57m
Delta
Wed 9/25:41 am
IAH
-
CAE
1 stop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:49 pm
CAE
-
HOU
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Sun 9/136:00 am
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/222:04 pm
CAE
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HOU
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Sun 8/303:57 pm
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/52:34 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 9/132:08 pm
IAH
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CAE
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:40 am
CAE
-
IAH
1 stop3h 57m
Delta
Tue 9/15:41 am
IAH
-
CAE
1 stop6h 33m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:49 pm
CAE
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HOU
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Sun 9/66:00 am
HOU
-
CAE
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/75:10 pm
CAE
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IAH
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Sat 12/125:55 am
IAH
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CAE
1 stop4h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$336

Find flight deals from Columbia to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$303
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$493
From Columbia Metropolitan to Houston
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Houston that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - IAH

CAEIAH

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/10

6:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/13

5:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 25m

$315

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/8

11:55 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/15

1:00 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$325

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/29

6:11 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 39m

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/2

10:50 am-4:46 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$325

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

$325

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/9

5:10 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/16

1:00 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$325

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/5

5:49 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$330

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 8/26

5:40 am-9:50 am

1 stop5h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/1

5:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$335

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/5

5:49 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$336

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/5

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Houston Hobby

Fri 12/11

1:00 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$340

ColumbiaHouston

CAE - HOU

CAEHOU

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/5

5:49 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

$340

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Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Houston

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Houston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Houston (average of $296). Flying from Columbia to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $531). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbia to Houston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbia to Houston flights typically cost between $329 and $563 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $303 on American Airlines (Aug 29-Sep 2).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated July 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Columbia to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,847 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Houston?

    For a flight from Columbia to Houston, you will be flying from Metropolitan. Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city. Metropolitan is the only Columbia airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. 2 airlines have flights to Houston from Columbia Metropolitan on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Houston?

    For as low as $334, Delta can have you in Houston from Columbia in 6h 47m. There are 881 mi between Columbia and Houston. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Houston round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($127), and Delta ($138) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia to Houston. Users have found that American Airlines is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Houston (average of $296). Flying from Columbia to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $531). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$127Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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